There are 9 ways to get from Washington DC to Harvard University by plane, subway, train (Amtrak), bus, car, train, or bus (Flixbus, Greyhound)
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Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Boston Logan Airport, subway
best- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane DCA - BOS
- Take the subway from South Station to Harvardsubway
3h 44m$497–1,212Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport, train
cheapest- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Theodore Francis Green State Airport (PVD)plane DCA - PVD
- Take the train from TF Green Airport to South Stationtrain
5h 47m$75–413Train (Amtrak)
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to Bostontrain Acela
8h 25m$125–275Bus via New York
- Take the bus from Washington to New Yorkbus Ppb 8709 / ...
- Take the bus from New York to Bostonbus Ppb 5623 / ...
11h 23m$100–180Drive 429.7 mi
- Drive from Washington DC to Harvard Universitycar 429.7 mi
8h 7m$79–114Subway to Washington Dulles International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the subway from McPherson Square, Blue/Orange/Silver Line Track 2 Platform to Washington Dulles International Airport, Silver Line Center Platformsubway
- Fly from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane IAD - BOS
4h 29m$506–1,111Train to Baltimore-Washington International Airport, fly to Boston Logan Airport
- Take the train from Washington Union Station to BWI Thurgood Marshalltrain
- Fly from Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) to Boston Logan Airport (BOS)plane BWI - BOS
4h 24m$148–1,510Fly Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Manchester Airport, bus
- Fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Manchester Airport (MHT)plane DCA - MHT
- Take the bus from Boston Manchester Airport to Bostonbus
5h 49m$104–570Bus
- Take the bus from Washington Union Station to Bostonbus FlixBus N2605
11h 28m$75–135
Washington DC to Harvard University by foot, subway, and train (Amtrak)
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Washington DC to Harvard University is to bus which costs $75 - $140 and takes 11h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Washington DC to Harvard University is to fly and subway which takes 3h 44m and costs $490 - $1,300.
No, there is no direct bus from Washington DC to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from H St NW+Madison Pl NW and arriving at Boston via Washington and New York. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 23m.
No, there is no direct train from Washington DC to Harvard University. However, there are services departing from Metro Center, Red Line Track 1 Platform and arriving at Harvard via Washington Union Station and South Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 25m.
The distance between Washington DC and Harvard University is 417 miles. The road distance is 432.2 miles.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Harvard University without a car is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $120 - $280.
It takes approximately 3h 44m to get from Washington DC to Harvard University, including transfers.
Washington DC to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, depart from Washington station.
Washington DC to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, depart from Washington Union Station.
The best way to get from Washington DC to Harvard University is to train which takes 8h 25m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus via New York, which costs $100 - $180 and takes 11h 23m.
What companies run services between Washington DC, USA and Harvard University, MA, USA?
Amtrak Acela operates a train from Washington Union Station to Boston every 4 hours. Tickets cost $100–900 and the journey takes 6h 57m. Amtrak also services this route every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Washington DC to Harvard University via H St NW+Madison Pl NW, H St NE+Union Station Garage, Washington, New York, Boston, Park Street, and Harvard in around 11h 23m.
- Website
- southwest.com
Flights from Baltimore-Washington International Airport to Boston Logan Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–380
Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Theodore Francis Green State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $60–390
Subway from South Station to Harvard
- Ave. Duration
- 13 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $3
- Website
- MBTA - Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Schedules at
- Subway Schedules
- Adult
- $3
Train from TF Green Airport to South Station
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 29m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–16
- Website
- Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority
- Website
- MBTA: World Cup 2026
- Adult
- $9–16
- Phone
- 1-800-343-9999
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from Washington to New York
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Website
- Peter Pan
Bus from New York to Boston
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $40–75
- Website
- Peter Pan
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Booking & Getting There
Washington DC to Harvard University bus services, operated by Peter Pan Bus Lines, arrive at New York station.
Washington DC to Harvard University train services, operated by Amtrak Acela, arrive at Boston station.
Yes, the driving distance between Washington DC to Harvard University is 432 miles. It takes approximately 8h 7m to drive from Washington DC to Harvard University.
There are 1754+ hotels available in Harvard University.